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Core Viewpoint - Dutch lawmakers are advancing a significant tax reform that introduces a 36% capital gains tax on various digital assets, including cryptocurrencies, which could impact investor behavior and capital flows in the country [1][3][8]. Tax Proposal Details - The proposed legislation received 93 votes in the House of Representatives, surpassing the 75 votes needed for advancement [2]. - The tax will apply to bank savings, crypto holdings, equities, and returns from interest-bearing instruments, taxing unrealized gains regardless of asset sales [3][8]. - The bill is pending approval from the Dutch Senate and aims for implementation in the 2028 tax year [4][8]. Investor Reactions - Critics express concerns that the tax could lead to capital outflows and the relocation of high-net-worth individuals to countries with more favorable tax regimes [4][5]. - Historical examples, such as France's experience in the late 1990s, are cited to illustrate potential negative impacts on business and investment [5]. - Financial projections indicate that an investor contributing €1,000 monthly over 40 years could see their accumulated wealth significantly reduced from approximately €3.32 million to about €1.885 million due to the proposed tax [6]. Broader Context - The debate surrounding the Dutch tax proposal mirrors similar discussions in other regions, such as the U.S., where tech leaders have opposed wealth taxes [7]. - Supporters of the tax argue it modernizes the taxation framework for financial assets, while opponents warn it may deter long-term investments and harm the Netherlands' attractiveness for fintech and digital asset businesses [7].

RT pixel hulk (@PxlHulk)> be Dutch anon> buy 100 shares of a tech company with my life savings> stock goes up because the CEO tweeted a frog meme> haven't sold a single share, still eating mayo on bread for dinner> government appears out of the canals like a swamp monster> "GEKOLONISEERD. THAT'S 36% OF YOUR IMAGINARY PROFIT, MENEER."> explain that I literally don't have the cash because I haven't sold anything> "SELL THE STOCK TO PAY THE TAX ON THE STOCK YOU'RE HOLDING"> forced to sell 40% of my position ju ...

RT Lina Seiche (@LinaSeiche)The crazy thing about the unrealized gains tax (aside from the dystopian concept of taxing income that DOES NOT EXIST) is that it’s the deliberate nail in the coffin of an already crumbling system.Why do people invest? Because if they leave their money in the bank, it loses value through the state’s money printing.Inflation is punishment for saving money.But an unrealized gains tax is punishment for investing.So you punish people for saving instead of investing, but you also puni ...

The fact that the Netherlands has agreed that 36% unrealized gains tax on #Bitcoin and stocks is fine, is beyond insane.The VVD, the Liberals, are voting for something so insanely socialistic, is beyond me.They could have done everything to lower the budgetting:- Government efficiences- Lower the healthcare costs by pushing forward preventing diseases in healthier lifestyles, more full body checks instead of expensive medicines pushed by big pharma.- Stop the amount of asylum seekers within our country and ...

Crypto tax in 2026 could be one of the scariest on record. In 2026, crypto taxes will become a defining factor in where capital, founders, and even entire communities decide to live. The clearest warning sign right now is Europe. Currently there’s a proposal for a 36% tax on UNREALIZED gains in the Netherlands. It hasn’t yet passed the vote, but there are already swaths of support in Amsterdam for some to “pay their fair share.” You would owe taxes on paper profits even if you never sold. You could eas ...